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BA Hons English and Creative Writing

University of Strathclyde

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    John Anderson Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The BA English & Creative Writing at the University of Strathclyde combines critical analysis of language and literature with technical and artistic instruction in creative writing.As an English student, you'll enjoy the best of old and new: a grounding in the classics as well as an insight into new fields of literature. You'll read texts from a wide range of literary periods, and debate key issues such as identity, race, gender and what it is to be a human.At the same time, you will work with experienced, award-winning published authors to become a better writer. You will develop your technical skills in the company of other burgeoning writers and gain a fuller understanding of how to use character, plot, structure and genre.As well as becoming a better, more knowledgeable writer, you will strengthen your skills in presentation, verbal communication and critical thinking. Many graduates go on to become working writers – either creatively or in journalism – or move into careers in publishing, advertising, marketing, PR, and education.Study with usstudy English language and literature while developing your voice as a writerwork with experienced, award-winning published novelists, poets and screenwriters to hone your creative practice in a range of literary genresread everything from Renaissance drama to modernist poetry while solidifying your knowledge of literary history and theoryjoin a dynamic, creative community of emerging writers and take advantage of opportunities to collaborate and share your worklearn how to express yourself and construct arguments verbally and in writing while developing skills transferable to a number of industries and fieldsget practical experience via a work placement

Tuition fees

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£ 21,550per year

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University information

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University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    38th

  • Campus address

    John Anderson Campus, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, G1 1XQ, United Kingdom

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Welcoming almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    18th out of 93 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    189 89%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    36th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    67th

    34

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